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Nuevo San Carlitos, Panama
Chiriquí Province · Panama
Nuevo San Carlitos is a small town in Chiriquí Province, Panama with a population of 1,724. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Nuevo San Carlitos
David, known as David City in colonial times, is a city and corregimiento in western Panama. It is the capital of the Chiriquí Province and has an estimated population of 82,907 inhabitants as confirmed in 2013. It is a relatively affluent city with a firmly established, dominant middle class and a very low unemployment and poverty index. The Pan-American Highway is a popular route to David. The city is named after King David from the Bible. David is the largest city in Panama that is not part of the Panama city metro area.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,724 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4615°, -82.4418° |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
| Country | 🇵🇦 Panama |
| State / Province | Chiriquí Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 126.5 inches (3,214 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nuevo San Carlitos
Nuevo San Carlitos is a small town in Panama (Chiriquí Province) with a population of 1,724. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.5 inches. The timezone is America/Panama.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Panama avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 68.0 sq mi (176.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4615°N, 82.4418°W |
| Timezone | America/Panama |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1916 | BOCAS DEL TORO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 136 km |
| 1934 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 52 km |
| 1941 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 6 | 88 km |
| 1983 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 76 km |
| 1962 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 61 km |
| 1854 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1822 | MATINA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Nuevo San Carlitos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.8") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Nuevo San Carlitos
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Básico General de Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Agustín | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Básico General de Nuevo San Carlitos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nuevo San Carlitos
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHT FM 107.7 | entretenimiento, musica | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Nuevo San Carlitos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Museo José Domingo de Obaldia | ||||
| Fort David | ||||
| Fundación Cultural Gallegos | ||||
| Museo al Ferrocarril | ||||
| Museo del Barrio y Antigüedades La Casona | ||||
| Museo Potrerillos | ||||
| Museo Regional de Gualaca |
Libraries in Nuevo San Carlitos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca FCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Las Lomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Octavio Méndez Pereira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Santiago Anguizola Delgado | 0.0 | |||||
| Doctor Victor Levi Lasso | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nuevo San Carlitos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hbo Quick | |||||
| Mercadito La Bendición | |||||
| Mercadito Octavo Este | |||||
| Mercadito Zuny | |||||
| Mercado del Marisco | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público | |||||
| Mercado Público Cadena de Frío | |||||
| Ventas La Solución |
Restaurants in Nuevo San Carlitos
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Nuevo San Carlitos
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nuevo San Carlitos
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nuevo San Carlitos
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nuevo San Carlitos
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nuevo San Carlitos
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nuevo San Carlitos
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo San Carlitos
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nuevo San Carlitos
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coto 47 Airport | OTR | Medium Airport |
| Enrique Malek International Airport | DAV | Medium Airport |
| Golfito Airport | GLF | Medium Airport |
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cangrejo Verde Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca 63 (Coto 63) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Blanco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Ceiba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca Fátima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabezona Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laurel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potrero Grande Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Puerto Armuelles Airport | AML | Small Airport |
| Punta Banco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho del Mar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vito de Java Airport | TOO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Nuevo San Carlitos?
Nuevo San Carlitos has a population of 1,724 residents and is located in Panama. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 68.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nuevo San Carlitos?
Nuevo San Carlitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.5 inches.